How To Do Nothing, Charging A President After Leaving Office, Social Media Live Streaming

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Robert Mueller walking through the Capitol with two men and the sun behind him
Special Counsel Robert Mueller departs the Capitol after a closed-door meeting with members of the Senate Judiciary Committee about Russian meddling in the election and possible connection to the Trump campaign, in Washington, Wednesday, June 21, 2017. AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite

We talk with an artist about the existential value of focusing our attention away from all life’s distractions. We also discuss what it would look like for President Trump to be charged with a crime after his term ends. We also discuss the ethical issues raised by live streaming on social media.

Featured in this Show

  • How To Do Nothing

    Doing nothing is harder than it’s ever been. But our guest says it may also be more important than ever. We talk with an artist and critic who argues in her new book for a different idea of what productivity means.

  • Mueller's Report Leaves Open Possibility Of Trump Being Charged After Leaving Office. How Would That Work?

    After former Special Counsel Robert Mueller made a public statement about the Russia investigation, some say he pointed to the possibility that President Trump could be charged with a crime after leaving office. We talk to a criminal law expert about how that would work, and the potential precedent.

  • Social Media Live Streaming Raising Questions About Violent, Hateful Content

    A police standoff in Oconomowoc this week was live streamed on Facebook by a woman being held at gunpoint. We discuss the ethical questions social media companies are facing when crimes, killings, and bullying get broadcast on their platforms.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • Jenny Odell Guest
  • Jens David Ohlin Guest
  • Steve Noll Guest

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